Applications in the Mining Industry

We supply packaging solutions for a wide range of mining and mineral products, including:

• Mineral concentrates
• Industrial minerals
• Metal powders
• Cementitious products
• Bentonite and clay products
• Lime and limestone
• Silica sand
• Activated carbon
• Fertilizers and soil amendments
• Chemical additives used in extraction and processing

Whether materials are shipped domestically or exported globally, our packaging is designed to deliver reliable performance throughout the supply chain.

Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs)

FIBCs, commonly known as bulk bags, are widely used throughout the mining industry for storing and transporting dry bulk materials.

Available in a variety of configurations, FIBCs provide:

• High-capacity bulk handling
• Reduced packaging waste
• Improved loading and unloading efficiency
• Safe forklift and crane handling
• Cost-effective transportation and storage

Custom options include coated and uncoated fabrics, sift-proof construction, liners, filling and discharge spouts, and specialized designs for moisture-sensitive or hazardous materials.

For fine powders and dust-generating products, sift-proof construction is particularly important. Properly engineered seams and closures help minimize product leakage during filling, handling, storage, and transportation, reducing product loss, airborne dust, and housekeeping requirements.

When handling combustible powders or operating in environments where electrostatic discharge is a concern, Type C and Type D FIBCs provide additional static-control options. Selecting the appropriate bag type based on the material and operating environment helps support safe material handling practices.

Multiwall Paper Bags

For products requiring smaller package sizes, multiwall paper bags offer a durable, economical, and efficient packaging solution. Available in both valve bag and open-mouth styles, they are engineered with multiple plies of high-strength kraft paper and can be customized with polyethylene liners, moisture barriers, and sift-proof construction.

Multiwall paper bags are commonly used for packaging:

• Cement and cementitious materials
• Lime and hydrated lime
• Bentonite and clay products
• Silica sand
• Mineral fillers
• Calcium carbonate
• Gypsum
• Industrial salts
• Fertilizers and soil amendments
• Pigments and mineral powders
• Specialty chemicals
• Additives used in mineral processing

Available features include:

• Two to five-ply kraft paper construction
• Polyethylene or foil liners
• Moisture-resistant coatings
• Sift-proof closures
• High-strength adhesive or sewn closures
• Custom printing and branding
• Compatibility with automated filling and palletizing systems

For fine powders and dusty materials, sift-proof construction helps reduce product loss, minimize airborne dust, improve housekeeping, and maintain product quality throughout storage and transportation.

Protecting Product Quality and Supporting Safe Operations

Mining materials are often exposed to moisture, contamination, dust generation, and demanding handling conditions. Selecting the right packaging helps preserve product quality while improving operational efficiency and workplace safety.

Packaging solutions can be designed with features such as:

• Moisture barrier liners
• Sift-proof construction
• UV-resistant materials
• Static-control FIBCs (Type C and Type D) where required
• Tamper-evident closures
• High-strength woven fabrics and multiwall paper constructions

These features help reduce product loss, limit dust emissions, improve housekeeping, and support safe handling throughout production, storage, and transportation.

Our team works closely with customers to evaluate material characteristics, handling methods, and transportation requirements to recommend packaging solutions that improve efficiency while meeting operational and safety objectives.

Your Partner in Mining Packaging

With extensive experience in industrial packaging applications, Material Motion understands the unique challenges facing mining and mineral producers. From standard packaging products to fully customized solutions, we help customers select packaging that meets performance requirements, transportation demands, safety objectives, and sustainability goals.

Whether your operation requires high-performance FIBCs, durable multiwall paper bags, enhanced sift-proof packaging, or specialized static-control solutions, our experts can help identify the right packaging for your application.

Contact our team to learn how our flexible packaging solutions can support your mining operation.